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As public transport is a shared space, every commuter has a part to play in ensuring “a gracious and pleasant commuting environment”, LTA said.

Playing Loud Music on Bus Is Going To Cost You

Bus passengers face fines of up to S$500 for playing loud audio, or putting feet on seats from today (Sept 23), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said.

With fixed benchmarks frozen for 15 years, Singapore’s fundamental question has never been whether to adjust these figures, but when and how to do so responsibly, says the author, Venga Subramaniam.

The Price of Leadership

Bite-sized snippets from across the lion city.

Singapore in 2 Minutes for the Week of Sept 11

Several cabinet members spoke during the debate on Sept 10, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Workers’ Party Chief Pritam Singh.

Parliamentary Debate on Changes to Political Salaries

Speaking in Parliament on Sept 8, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the Government has accepted the committee’s recommendation to update the MR4 benchmark from $1.1 million to $1.8 million.

Ministerial Pay to Rise By Up To 9 per cent in First Adjustment Since 2011

PM Lawrence Wong speaking in Parliament on Sept 8, 2026.

PM Wong to Donate Full Pay Increase For Next 5 Years to Charity

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing will make statements on the issue on Sept 8.

Parliament to Debate Political Salaries This Week; PM Wong and Chan Chun Sing to Speak on Sept 8

Hotlotz’s pre-sale estimate was S$30,000 to S$50,000

Founding PM LKY’s Montblanc Pen Fetches S$461,500 at auction

Singh was previously convicted in February 2025 on two counts of lying under oath to the Committee of Privileges in the Raeesah Khan case.

Law Society Strikes Pritam Singh Off Rolls

The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.

Unions, employers to be consulted on legislating retrenchment benefits: MOS Dinesh

The changes were proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah in a parliamentary motion on Aug 4, based on recommendations in a report submitted to Parliament in July.

Parliament Staff to get up to nine per cent pay rise

Vocalist Sushma Soma performing a Karnatik ode to Singapore as performers from Soka Gakkai Singapore emerge with marine animal puppets during Chapter 3 of NDP Preview 1 at the National Stadium on July 25, 2026.

A Maturing Red Dot, United by Love for Home

Pay rise is driven by staff turnover

Parliament Staff to get up to 9% Pay Rise

A driver using her handphone while driving along Selegie Road.

Parliament Debate: MPs Propose Changes to Demerit Point System to Reward Good Drivers

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office at the recent Cabinet reshuffle.

Ng Chee Meng Moves to Faishal’s Seat in Front Bench as Parliament Adjusts Seating Plan

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (in White and Purple Polo shirt) at a Jamiyah Singapore Qurban meat distribution session held in Eunos to residents and beneficiaries on 5 July 2026.

Op-ed: Sad Phase for Singapore Politics

Ms Uma is also appointed as Assistant Whip in the government of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Tamil Lady Appointed as Junior Minister in British Cabinet

Police personnel baton-charge to disperse activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during the protest

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Turns Violent as Police Stop Frustrated Youth Marching to Parliament

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (in White and Purple Polo shirt) was popular on the ground

Faishal’s Resignation Could Hasten Cabinet Reshuffle, Reaffirms PAP’s High Standards: Analysts

Minister Faishal resigns from political office.

Faishal Ibrahim Resigns Over Online Messages with a Female Member of the Public

Report was submitted to Parliament

Public Accounts Watchdog Flags Lapses by Government Agencies Over Management of Contracts, Revenue

The Parliamentary sitting lasted for approximately nine hours.

Parliamentary Round-Up: Mobile Phone Fines to the Future of Transport

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah addressed the conduct of the two WP leaders in relation to former WP MP Raeesah Khan’s lying case in a ministerial statement on July 7.

No Further Action to be Taken Against WP’s Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap as Time Limit Has Lapsed: Indranee

On July 7, MHA tabled the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill.

Jail, Fine for Those Caught Holding a Phone While Driving on Singapore Roads Under Proposed Law

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